Kotor Car Rental. Rent Local for Less.
Car Rental Kotor
A guide to some of the cars available for Kotor collection or delivery. Tap any model for live prices, free cancellation and flexible cover options.
Explore from Kotor
Kotor
Walled medieval port at the head of the bay.
Perast
Baroque waterfront and two island churches.
Budva
Riviera sand and an ancient citadel.
Tivat
Porto Montenegro marina and Boka promenade.
Podgorica
Montenegro's capital, inland near Lake Skadar.
Tivat Airport
Just 8 km from Kotor. We greet you at arrivals.
Podgorica Airport
The capital's airport, open all year round.
Dubrovnik Airport
Fly into Croatia, two hours to Kotor with a Green Card.
Kotor to Perast
Bay road hugging the waterline, stop at every layby for photos of the fjord.
Kotor to Budva
Through the mountain tunnel, past Sveti Stefan viewpoint, onto the riviera.
Kotor to Lovćen
25 hairpins climbing to the Njegos Mausoleum at 1,000m.
Kotor to Dubrovnik
Coastal E65, one border crossing, Green Card needed.
Guides to renting a car in Kotor
How to book a car in Kotor
From search to pickup, and what you need to drive away.
Why rent a car in Kotor
What a car unlocks beyond the Old Town, and when to skip it.
Which car to rent in Kotor
Match the car to the bay roads and the mountain climbs.
Which airport for Kotor
Tivat, Dubrovnik or Podgorica, compared on distance and cost.
Rental insurance explained
Every cover tier, the excess and the deposit explained.
What Works Best on Kotor Roads
Peak Summer Mornings Drain Supply
On busy summer mornings the Old Town car parks, traffic and last-minute rentals all tighten up at once. Book a few weeks ahead and sidestep the peak-season scramble.
The 25 Hairpins Start in First Gear
The Kotor-Njeguši serpentine is famous for a reason. First gear out of the first switchback, let descending tourist vans go past in the laybys, no overtaking on the climb. It rewards patience.
40 Minutes to Debeli Brijeg
Debeli Brijeg is the shortest Montenegro-Croatia crossing from the bay. Cross before 9am for Dubrovnik or after 8pm coming back. Green Card always in the glovebox.
From Our Blog
Road routes, quiet corners, and local tips for exploring the Bay of Kotor by car.
Secret Churches and Chapels of Kotor's Old Town
Beyond St Tryphon Cathedral, the Old Town hides a dozen smaller chapels tucked into back lanes and behind unmarked doorways. A walking route through the quietest sacred spaces.
Driving and Hiking the Vrmac Ridge
The forested ridge between Kotor and Tivat offers panoramic views of both sides of the bay. Park at the trailhead and walk to the Austro-Hungarian fortress at the summit.
Best Swimming Spots Around the Bay
From pebble beaches beneath fig trees to concrete platforms with ladders into deep blue water. Nine places to swim that most visitors never find.
Everything is Close from Kotor
One car, six directions, zero tour-bus schedules.
Planning a Bay of Kotor Road Trip?
Scenic routes, hidden viewpoints, fuel stops, parking tips, and border crossing advice, written by drivers who know every hairpin on these roads.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
A valid driving licence, your passport or national ID, and a physical credit card in the lead driver's name. Licences without Latin characters also require an International Driving Permit.
Cross-border travel is sold as a paid permit at three tiers: (1) Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia (no Green Card required); (2) the same plus Albania and Kosovo (Green Card provided); (3) Albania, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, all EU countries and Switzerland (Green Card provided). Tick the right tier for your route at booking, mid-trip additions are not always possible at the checkpoint.
Age and required driving experience vary by vehicle. The lowest cars on the platform are available from 18+ years old with 1+ years driving experience, filter by your age and experience to see the cars open to you.
Every booking includes the free Minimum (third-party liability) cover with a typical €100 deposit and VAT. Insurance upgrades are paid extras: Basic, Full Coverage, and a no-deposit Full Plus tier. Unlimited mileage is included on the vast majority of cars (376 of around 380).
A representative meets you inside the Tivat arrivals area with a name board. Your car is in the terminal car park, steps away. The drive to Kotor Old Town is around fifteen minutes.
Yes, one-way rentals are available. Pickup and drop-off can be at different locations around the Bay of Kotor and beyond, contact us for the combinations on offer and any applicable transfer fee.
Most cars hold a €100 deposit at pickup. 47 cars on the platform require no deposit at all, and a further 124 offer a no-deposit option as a paid service. Choosing the Full Plus insurance tier also waives the deposit.
Many vehicles include unlimited mileage. Those with limits charge a per-kilometre rate beyond the allowance, always visible before you confirm.